Elder Adrian Q. Ochoa of the Seventy began his conference address Sunday
afternoon by telling a story from his youth. He and his two cousins were
sent to purchase groceries but due to poor weather conditions could not
make it home. They had to stay with a family they didn't know, while loved
ones searched all night for them. If they would have "looked up" and given
attention to the weather, they would have been safe.

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Elder Adrian Q. Ochoa

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Elder Adrian Q. Ochoa

"My experience with my cousins taught me to pay attention to the signs
of our times. We live in the stormy, perilous days Paul described: 'Men
shall be lovers of their own selves, … disobedient to parents,
unthankful, unholy … false accusers, incontinent, … lovers of
pleasures more than lovers of God" (2 Timothy 3:2-4).

One particular sign of the times Elder Ochoa warned about was with
technology. "Technology has augmented our freedom of speech, but it also
gives an unqualified blogger false credibility based on the number of
viewers," he said. "In particular, I caution you not to view filthy images
or give your attention to the false accusers of Christ and the Prophet
Joseph Smith."

Elder Ochoa then suggested to members who come across anything that
causes them to question their testimony of the gospel to "look up." Elder
Ochoa said, "Look to the Source of all wisdom and truth. Nourish your faith
and testimony with the word of God. There are those in the world who seek
to undermine your faith by mixing lies with half-truths."

A way we can know if Jesus Christ is the Son of God and Joseph Smith is
a true prophet is by their fruits, said Elder Ochoa. "I know for myself
that my Redeemer has forgiven my sins and freed me of my personal yoke.
… And I know for myself that Joseph Smith was a prophet … I
have applied the simple promise of the Book of Mormon. … In simple
words, look up."

Elder Ochoa said, "No one knows when the Lord will come again. But the
perilous times are now upon us. Today is the time to look up to the Source
of truth and ensure that our testimonies are strong."